THE WALL OF FACES

Richard and I attended the same church in Flagstaff as well as being in classes and band together. We had many mutual friends. He was a very nice boy, was smart, talented, and was great friend. I heard of his death while my husband was still in Vietnam and was devastated. I am very proud of his service.

Dear Captain Richard David Hulse, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter

Richard is buried at Citizen Cemetery, Flagstaff, Coconino County,AZ.

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

CPT Hulse lost his life while serving with Battery B, 4th Battalion, 77th Artillery (Aerial Rocket).
He was shot down while piloting an AH-1G Cobra helicopter.